In the era of the AI boom, creating text, images and videos is no longer a privilege of humans. With just a few clicks, users can create a realistic photo of an unprecedented event or a video of a political speech... that the person himself has never known.
This increases the risk of fake news, especially on social networks. So how do users recognize AI-generated content?
1. Check unreasonable or vague details
AI-generated content often has loose logic or overlapping ideas. For text, you can note long, repeated passages, lack of evidence or avoid specific information.
In images, AI often makes mistakes in small details such as fingers, shirt lines, ear shapes, teeth or unnatural light.
2. Sourcing and cross-authentication
When encountering shocking or overly perfect content, look to the source. If there is only one source of content and it is not confirmed by reputable newspapers, it is likely to be AI-powered content.
Using photo authentication tools such as Google Reverse Image Search or InVID also helps check reliability.
3. Look at watermarks or metadata
Some platforms such as Meta, OpenAI and Google have begun labeling AI-generated content as "AI-generated." In addition, metadata in images or videos can reveal the software that created them. However, users need to have basic skills to retrieve this information.
4. Thanks to technology to help detect AI
Currently, many tools such as GPTZero, Hive Moderation or Deepware Scanner can help analyze text or image files to determine the possibility of AI-generated devices. Although not absolutely accurate, they are still an effective support choice.
Dr. Hany Farid, digital image analyst and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, warned: AI is erasing the blurred line between real and fake. Equipping AI-generated content detection skills is no longer optional, but an essential requirement for digital citizens.
In a world increasingly troubled by misinformation, maintaining critical thinking, checking sources and not rushing to share is something every user should practice every day.
